Ultrasonic Wound Debridement vs. Standard Sharp Debridement

Ultrasonic Surgical Wound Debridement vs. Standard Sharp Debridement In the Treatment of Chronic Wounds: A Single Center, Randomized, Parallel, Clinical Outcome Trial

A single center, randomized, parallel, clinical outcome trial to compare the rate of healing in chronic wounds debrided with either high energy ultrasonic debridement (with cavitation) or standard of care sharp debridement.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Chronic wound needing debridement >3 cm2
• Ulcer history >4mo
• Adequate arterial blood flow (ABI>0.7)
• Venous, Inflammatory, Pressure, Diabetic

Exclusion Criteria:

• Bleeding disorder
• ABI<0.7
• Uncontrolled diabetes
• Taking systemic corticosteroids
• Chemotherapy
• Participating in another study
• Treatment with Apligraft, Dermagraft, or Regranex within 90 days